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Eastern gateway to Permian Basin, in Coke County. Called Oso and Broncho in early 1880's. Formally named for English novelist Charlotte Bronte, in 1890. Incorporated 1907. Basic agricultural economy, predominantly ranching. Site of major oil and gas development since 1948. (1964)
Bronte is a historical marker in Bronte, Coke County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Coke County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 44 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.8832, -100.2924 near Bronte. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Baptist Church of Bronte (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Methodist Church of Bronte, Fort Chadbourne, C.S.A., and Fairview.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5081000517. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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